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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey S 4841 raises Medicaid income and asset limits for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and long-term care applicants
Last action · October 19, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens CommitteeSponsor: Teresa Ruiz
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What This Bill Would Do
The bill would raise the income eligibility cap from 100% to 138% of the federal poverty level for Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid applicants, and establish new resource standards of $40,000 for single individuals and $60,000 for couples across multiple Medicaid programs.
Changes asset and earnings limits for residents seeking state medical assistance, altering who qualifies for long-term care, Medicare cost-sharing help, and health coverage.
- New Jersey's Medicaid program provides medical assistance and health services to qualified low-income residents, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. context
- The Managed Long-Term Services and Supports program delivers long-term care benefits through Medicaid for eligible individuals requiring nursing facility levels of care. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid applicants
Income and resource eligibility thresholds for medical assistance and related programs are raised.
Applicants for the Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports Program
Resource standards to determine eligibility for long-term care benefits are modified to $40,000 for single individuals and $60,000 for couples.
Applicants for Medicare Savings Programs
Asset limits to qualify for assistance with Medicare costs are adjusted to align with new state resource standards.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What income limit applies to Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid applicants under the bill?
What are the new resource standards for single-person households under the targeted Medicaid programs?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Oct 19, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz35Current news / social attention level
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